Want to watch videos, edit videos, or make your own video? There are plenty of FREE resources on the internet that enables you to play videos, make your own, or use already created videos for resource. Online videos can play a huge role in the education world and be very beneficial to your students, parents, and yourself as an educator!
Below are a list of common online video sites that may be helpful in the future.
Green Energy T.V.- An online television channel that educates people about green and renewable energy.
Teacher TubeTeacher tube-This website is designed to enable teachers to share their educational resources whether it is about planning, activities, or instructional purpose.
PBS (Parents, Teachers, Kids)- Videos that educate parents on current topics that address their children’s development and learning development. Parents are also linked to PBS for kids where they have access to educational videos, activities, and games. PBS for teachers is another resource tools for lesson plans and videos related to subject areas.
Watchknow- This site has over 20,000 educational videos at teachers, students, and parents disposal. The videos are narrowed down by age level and subject and are edited for usefulness.
Be wary of allowing students to use Youtube for informational videos. While YouTube does provide some good, entertaining and creative educational videos, there is no filter or censor which rates or determines a videos true educational value. In addition, there is a large amount of unrelated videos that could prove a distraction for students. Using only approved YouTube videos is probably the safest course of action.
There are also resources available online for video editing
Kids Vid- A website dedicated to helping teachers and students use production in their classroom. It gives necessary instructions and allows students to have a different and fun way to explore presenting ideas and information.
Most Windows and Mac operating systems also equipped with basic video editing software (Windows Movie Maker and Mac's iMovie) that is easy and simple enough for younger children with no editing experience to use.
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Want to watch videos, edit videos, or make your own video? There are plenty of FREE resources on the internet that enables you to play videos, make your own, or use already created videos for resource. Online videos can play a huge role in the education world and be very beneficial to your students, parents, and yourself as an educator!
Below are a list of common online video sites that may be helpful in the future.
Be wary of allowing students to use Youtube for informational videos. While YouTube does provide some good, entertaining and creative educational videos, there is no filter or censor which rates or determines a videos true educational value. In addition, there is a large amount of unrelated videos that could prove a distraction for students. Using only approved YouTube videos is probably the safest course of action.
There are also resources available online for video editing
Most Windows and Mac operating systems also equipped with basic video editing software (Windows Movie Maker and Mac's iMovie) that is easy and simple enough for younger children with no editing experience to use.